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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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